Author: Stark & Stark
New Jersey Expands Outdoor Dining Opportunities for Breweries, Distilleries and Restaurants
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
On February 5, 2021, Governor Murphy signed legislation expanding outdoor dining opportunities for breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and bars in New Jersey during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The bill (S3340) provides a framework for municipalities to allow restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to operate outdoor spaces or public sidewalks as extensions… Continue reading
Stark & Stark Continues Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Efforts Through Unconscious Bias Training
Posted in Diversity & Inclusion Announcements, Stark Events
From January 21st – January 29th, 2021, Stark & Stark’s staff and attorneys participated in a virtual Unconscious Bias Training Workshop. Throughout the course of the week, seven different sessions were held and hosted by Gloria McDonald, Master of Science in Organizational Development (MSOD), a consultant, facilitator and speaker with… Continue reading
Landmark Pinterest Settlement Reflects Continued Gender Gap in the Workplace
Posted in Employment Law
The federal Equal Pay Act, 29 U.S.C. § 206, was enacted in 1963 to protect against wage discrimination based on a person’s sex. The purpose of the Act is simple: men and women in the same workplace should be given equal pay for equal work. All forms of employment compensation… Continue reading
Nursing Home to Employees: COVID-19 Vaccination or Job Termination
Posted in Employment Law
As COVID-19 cases continue to mount and the virus continues to push public health systems to their breaking points, perhaps no community has been hit harder than our elders residing in long-term care facilities. As of January 13, 2021, Neshaminy Manor—the largest nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania—has seen 218… Continue reading
EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccinations: What Now for Employers?
Posted in Employment Law
On November 25, 2020, I asked the ominous question: “Can I require my employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19?” In that article, I first addressed the pivotal, threshold issue of whether a vaccination constituted a “medical examination” or health screening under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as whether a… Continue reading
Mary Barrett, Esq. Appointed to CAI-NJ Board of Directors
Posted in Stark News
The Community Associations Institute New Jersey Chapter (CAI-NJ) has appointed Stark & Stark Shareholder Mary Barrett, Esquire to the Board of Directors. The Board’s responsibilities include supervising and directing the objectives of the Chapter, overseeing the Chapter’s funds, and leading by example following the purposes of CAI.
Stark & Stark Attorneys Serving In Leadership Roles in the Mercer County Bar Association
Posted in Stark News
Stark & Stark Shareholders Evan Lide and Brian Shea were nominated to the Board of the Mercer County Bar Association (MCBA) by its nominating committee and approved by the members via vote at the organization’s November 10, 2020, General Membership meeting. They join Shareholder James Creegan, who is currently serving… Continue reading
Divorce Rates and COVID-19
Posted in Divorce & Family Law
With divorce rates spiking, some couples want to know their options for separating in 2020. All relationships involve a degree of conflict—and it’s normal to argue more during stressful times. From worrying about your health and the health of your loved ones to facing increased financial uncertainty, all of the… Continue reading
Stark & Stark Recognized as Law Firm of the Year by Hispanic Bar Association
Posted in Diversity & Inclusion Announcements, Stark News
Stark & Stark is honored to receive the 2020 Law Firm of the Year Award from the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (“HBA-NJ”)*. The firm will be accepting the award during the HBA-NJ’s upcoming 39th Annual Scholarship Gala & Awards Dinner! The Law Firm of the Year Award recognizes… Continue reading
$2.3 Million Settlement in Accident Case
Posted in Personal Injury, Stark News
Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Shareholder Bruce Stern has recovered $2.3 million in a vehicle accident case. Bruce’s client is a 53 year old woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury due to a motor vehicle accident in Asbury Park, NJ. In May of 2017, the client’s… Continue reading
